California’s population has been majority people of color for more than a decade—a demographic reality the nation will soon face as a whole. Now is the time for the state to model how an equitable and inclusive society is the best way to attain shared prosperity. In partnership with a growing number of dedicated equity advocates across the state and progressive leaders in Sacramento, PolicyLink is committed to advancing equity as the key to a booming California.

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On January 10, Governor Jerry Brown revealed his proposed budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, which projects a state budget deficit ($1.6 billion) for the first time since 2012. The $179.5 billion proposal maintains the state’s commitment to implementing the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), preserving the California Earned Income Tax Credit, and expanding healthcare access to vulnerable groups.